Politics & Government Texas Redistricting Could Be Bad News for Fair Representation in Dallas By Alex Macon | 9 mins ago Gerrymandering and other political tactics could make Dallas lose representation at a state and national level, according to a new report.
Media Portraits of Immigrants by President George W. Bush By Tim Rogers | 2 weeks ago His book is titled Out of Many, One. An exhibition of the same name runs at the Bush Center through January 3.
Politics & Government Mayor Eric Johnson Wants Dallas To Hire 275 New Police Officers By Alex Macon | 1 week ago Forget defunding. The mayor wants to dramatically grow the city's police force. But do more cops mean less crime?
Local News Five Years Ago, Five Officers Were Killed Downtown. How Has July 7 Changed Dallas? By Peter Simek | 3 weeks ago That dark night still looms over the city's social justice movement, changing the way Dallas engages with the effort to reform policing in America.
Transportation Have We Reached Peak Return on Highway Infrastructure Investment? By Peter Simek | 3 weeks ago A new report suggests that spending more federal money on the nation's highways won't necessarily result in a boost to the economy
Politics & Government Inside the Park Boom Making Downtown Dallas Nearly Unrecognizable By Alex Macon | 4 weeks ago Parks for Downtown Dallas is turning parking lots into neighborhood parks for office workers and residents. These aren't Klyde Warren—and that's a good thing.
Politics & Government Overlooked: Dallas Council Weighs Changing Race-Based Voting For Mayor Pro Tems By Christine Allison | 1 month ago The election of Chad West and Jaime Resendez didn’t get a lot of ink. But the motion to reduce their terms to one-year from two signals more changes to come.
Politics Poll: Should We Raise City Council Salaries? By Peter Simek | 2 months ago Supporters of larger pay for council members argue it allows more people to consider serving their city in public office.
Local Government Why We Should Pay Dallas City Council Members More By Peter Simek | 2 months ago The winners of last weekend's runoff elections will make $60,000 while in office. For many people in this city, that is not enough money to lure them into public service.
The New Way to Picnic in Dallas Eve Hill-Angus and Kathy Wise This summer, stay cool and current with these bright and bold—and local—takes on backyard barbecue staples. Check it Out
Things To Do In Dallas Natalie Gempel How to enjoy local arts, culture, food, fitness, and more as Dallas comes back to life. Wear Your Mask
A Guide To Summer Grilling In Dallas Eve Hill-Agnus, Aileen Jimenez, and Kathy Wise The time has come to light those grills. Let's give you some new ideas about how to make the most of this unprecedented summer. Fire It Up
Enjoy Dallas’ Finest Beer, Wine, and Cocktails From Home Eve Hill-Agnus and Rosin Saez Brewery drive-thrus, cocktail kits, and the home bar essentials you’ll want to have when the mood for a tipple strikes. Drink Safely
Don’t Skip These Dallas Drive-Thrus Abby Blasingame Some are temporary, crafted in the age of COVID-19. Others are local mainstays. A couple are technically drive-ins. But all offer good eats without the need to leave your car. Pull Up
Politics & Government South Dallas City Council Candidate Contests Results of May 1 Election By Alex Macon | 2 months ago Donald Parish Jr., who missed Saturday's runoff by just over 25 votes, has filed a petiton calling for an investigation and possibly a new election.
Politics & Government A Dallasite’s Guide to the Fort Worth Mayoral, City Council Runoffs By James Russell | 2 months ago On the heels of substantial population growth, our neighbor to the west will get its first new mayor in a decade. What will this person be faced with?
Politics & Government God and Man at the Lege: HB 3979, the ‘Critical Race Theory’ Legislation By Christine Allison | 2 months ago William F. Buckley, Jr. is rolling in his grave.
Politics & Government Lake Highlands High Valedictorian Pulls Switcheroo on Commencement Speech By Tim Rogers | 2 months ago Paxton Smith got one speech approved and then — surprise! — read another about abortion rights.
Politics & Government A Dallas City Council Race Gets Partisan and Personal By Alex Macon | 2 months ago A new report looks at how one runoff has split the Jewish community in North Dallas.
Politics & Government Your Guide to Early Voting in Dallas: The Runoff Edition By Alex Macon | 2 months ago For the second time in as many months, let's do some democracy.
